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Home Fitness Equipment: why the Rowing Machine is the Best Choice

1. November 2024

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BY Flavio Holstein

If you are looking for an effective way to train your entire body while simultaneously protecting your joints, then rowing is precisely what you need. Rowing provides an intensive full-body workout that combines endurance and strength, all while being exceptionally gentle on your joints. Furthermore, this training can be easily performed within your own home – ideal for a home gym. In this article, you will discover why rowing is one of the most effective sports and what health benefits it offers.
Our AUGLETICS coach and two-time Olympic participant Lars Wichert explains in the video below the benefits of rowing and how you can maximize your training. At the end of the article, you can take an interactive quiz to test whether rowing is the right sport for you.

Overview of the Benefits of Rowing

Rowing is one of the most efficient sports, as it engages almost all muscle groups simultaneously and offers excellent cardiovascular training. Here are some of the key benefits:

Cardiovascular Training

Rowing optimally trains your cardiovascular system. Regular rowing ensures improved oxygen transport in the body, lowers the resting heart rate, and strengthens the heart by making it work more efficiently. In the long term, this leads to better health and can reduce the risk of heart diseases such as high blood pressure or heart attacks.

Full-Body Workout

One of the greatest advantages of rowing is that nearly 80% of your muscles are engaged. Large muscle groups such as legs, back, core, and arms work simultaneously, making the training particularly efficient. Additionally, it helps improve posture, build muscles, and burn calories simultaneously.

Efficient Fat Burning

Rowing is a true calorie killer. You can burn many calories in a short time, as the body must expend a lot of energy due to the intensive full-body exertion. This is ideal for people who want to lose weight or maintain their weight without stressing their joints.

Joint-Friendly Training

Unlike many other sports, rowing does not involve any jarring impact. This makes rowing particularly joint-friendly and ideal for people who suffer from joint problems or simply prefer a gentler training method. At the same time, the full range of motion is maintained, which promotes mobility.

Stress Reduction

As with many endurance sports, rowing also helps reduce stress and promote mental health. The steady, rhythmic movement allows you to enter a meditative ‘flow’ state, where you can leave everyday life behind and recharge your energy. Simultaneously, happiness hormones are released, which improve your mood.

Rowing at Home: Flexibility and Comfort

One of the strongest arguments for rowing is the flexibility it offers. You can train anytime, regardless of weather or time of day. A rowing machine is compact and requires little space, allowing you to easily perform an effective workout in your home. Whether you want to build muscles, lose weight, or simply improve your endurance – rowing offers you all these possibilities in a single workout.

Lars Wichert Explains the Benefits of Rowing

Our AUGLETICS coach Lars Wichert, a former competitive athlete and two-time Olympic participant, demonstrates in this video the benefits of rowing for your health and fitness. He provides valuable tips on how to optimize your training and achieve the best possible results.

The AUGLETICS Eight Style: Your Perfect Rowing Machine for Home

If you are considering purchasing a rowing machine for your home, the AUGLETICS Eight Style is an excellent choice. This rowing machine was specifically developed for use in a home gym and offers many advantages that make your training even more effective and enjoyable:

Quiet and Compact

The AUGLETICS Eight Style operates almost silently, making it ideal for training in an apartment. Additionally, it is compact and can be folded up to save space after your workout.

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Large Display

The integrated display ensures that you always have an overview of your training. Here you can track your progress, complete virtual training programs, or be guided through your workout by an integrated coach.

Integrated Coach

The virtual coach in the AUGLETICS Eight Style supports you during every workout by providing feedback on your technique and progress. Whether you are a beginner or advanced – the integrated coach helps you get the most out of your training.

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The AUGLETICS Eight Style offers everything you need for successful and enjoyable rowing training at home – from quiet and effective operation to state-of-the-art technology that supports you in your training.

Large Touch Display

Your 15-inch control and entertainment hub for individual training data, virtual coaching, various workouts, and your favorite series.

Quiet Eddy Current Brake

Thanks to our regulated eddy current brake, your workout feels like rowing on a lake, even without water. It is also extremely quiet during intense workouts. Your resistance, your pace, your workout.

Robust Pull Strap

We use a robust pull strap that can withstand several tons of tensile force. It optimally transmits power and, compared to a chain, is grease-free and low-maintenance.

Comfortable Rolling Seat

The AUGLETICS Eight features an extremely comfortable rolling seat that you won't want to be without. Thanks to the wide rolling surface, the rolling motion is stable and quiet.

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Test Yourself: Is Rowing the Right Sport for You?

Still not sure if rowing is right for you? Take our interactive quiz now and find out if a rowing machine is the perfect choice for your home gym.

With the AUGLETICS Eight Style, you bring a professional rowing machine into your home that not only offers an excellent training experience but is also flexible and space-saving. Whether you want to build muscles, lose weight, or simply get fitter – with a rowing machine, you have all the possibilities to achieve your goals.

About the author

Flavio Holstein

Flavio Holstein ist Gründer und CEO von AUGLETICS, einem Unternehmen, das den Rudersport durch innovative Rudergeräte direkt ins Wohnzimmer bringt. Seit über 20 Jahren ist er begeisterter Ruderer und trainierte zeitweise sogar dreimal täglich, um es in die Nationalmannschaft zu schaffen. Er wurde zweimal deutscher Vizemeister im Vierer und Achter. Mit einem Master in Technischer Informatik bringt Flavio das nötige Hintergrundwissen mit, um modernste Technik und sportliche Effizienz zu vereinen und das Rudern für alle zugänglich zu machen. Seine Vision: Rudern als festen Bestandteil des Alltags zu etablieren und damit das wohl größte Gesundheitsproblem unserer Zeit anzugehen – den Bewegungsmangel. Flavio Holstein is the founder and CEO of AUGLETICS, a company that brings the sport of rowing directly into people’s living rooms through innovative rowing machines. He has been a passionate rower for over 20 years and at times trained up to three times a day in order to qualify for the national team. He became German vice champion twice, competing in both the coxless four and the eight. Holding a master’s degree in technical computer science, Flavio combines cutting-edge technology with athletic efficiency to make rowing accessible to everyone. His vision: to establish rowing as a natural part of everyday life and tackle what is arguably the greatest health issue of our time – lack of physical activity. Flavio Holstein est le fondateur et CEO d’AUGLETICS, une entreprise qui fait entrer le sport de l’aviron directement dans le salon grâce à des rameurs innovants. Passionné d’aviron depuis plus de 20 ans, il s’est parfois entraîné jusqu’à trois fois par jour dans l’objectif d’intégrer l’équipe nationale. Il a été deux fois vice-champion d’Allemagne, en quatre et en huit. Titulaire d’un master en informatique technique, Flavio dispose des connaissances nécessaires pour allier technologies de pointe et efficacité sportive et rendre l’aviron accessible à tous. Sa vision : faire de l’aviron une composante naturelle du quotidien et s’attaquer ainsi à l’un des plus grands problèmes de santé de notre époque – le manque d’activité physique. Flavio Holstein è fondatore e CEO di AUGLETICS, un’azienda che porta lo sport del canottaggio direttamente nelle case grazie a vogatori innovativi. È un appassionato canottiere da oltre 20 anni e in alcuni periodi si è allenato persino tre volte al giorno per riuscire a entrare nella nazionale. È stato due volte vicecampione tedesco nel quattro e nell’otto. Con un master in informatica tecnica, Flavio unisce competenze tecnologiche avanzate ed efficienza sportiva per rendere il canottaggio accessibile a tutti. La sua visione: rendere il canottaggio una parte integrante della vita quotidiana e affrontare quello che è probabilmente il più grande problema di salute del nostro tempo – la mancanza di attività fisica.
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Flavio Holstein

Flavio Holstein ist Gründer und CEO von AUGLETICS, einem Unternehmen, das den Rudersport durch innovative Rudergeräte direkt ins Wohnzimmer bringt. Seit über 20 Jahren ist er begeisterter Ruderer und trainierte zeitweise sogar dreimal täglich, um es in die Nationalmannschaft zu schaffen. Er wurde zweimal deutscher Vizemeister im Vierer und Achter. Mit einem Master in Technischer Informatik bringt Flavio das nötige Hintergrundwissen mit, um modernste Technik und sportliche Effizienz zu vereinen und das Rudern für alle zugänglich zu machen. Seine Vision: Rudern als festen Bestandteil des Alltags zu etablieren und damit das wohl größte Gesundheitsproblem unserer Zeit anzugehen – den Bewegungsmangel. Flavio Holstein is the founder and CEO of AUGLETICS, a company that brings the sport of rowing directly into people’s living rooms through innovative rowing machines. He has been a passionate rower for over 20 years and at times trained up to three times a day in order to qualify for the national team. He became German vice champion twice, competing in both the coxless four and the eight. Holding a master’s degree in technical computer science, Flavio combines cutting-edge technology with athletic efficiency to make rowing accessible to everyone. His vision: to establish rowing as a natural part of everyday life and tackle what is arguably the greatest health issue of our time – lack of physical activity. Flavio Holstein est le fondateur et CEO d’AUGLETICS, une entreprise qui fait entrer le sport de l’aviron directement dans le salon grâce à des rameurs innovants. Passionné d’aviron depuis plus de 20 ans, il s’est parfois entraîné jusqu’à trois fois par jour dans l’objectif d’intégrer l’équipe nationale. Il a été deux fois vice-champion d’Allemagne, en quatre et en huit. Titulaire d’un master en informatique technique, Flavio dispose des connaissances nécessaires pour allier technologies de pointe et efficacité sportive et rendre l’aviron accessible à tous. Sa vision : faire de l’aviron une composante naturelle du quotidien et s’attaquer ainsi à l’un des plus grands problèmes de santé de notre époque – le manque d’activité physique. Flavio Holstein è fondatore e CEO di AUGLETICS, un’azienda che porta lo sport del canottaggio direttamente nelle case grazie a vogatori innovativi. È un appassionato canottiere da oltre 20 anni e in alcuni periodi si è allenato persino tre volte al giorno per riuscire a entrare nella nazionale. È stato due volte vicecampione tedesco nel quattro e nell’otto. Con un master in informatica tecnica, Flavio unisce competenze tecnologiche avanzate ed efficienza sportiva per rendere il canottaggio accessibile a tutti. La sua visione: rendere il canottaggio una parte integrante della vita quotidiana e affrontare quello che è probabilmente il più grande problema di salute del nostro tempo – la mancanza di attività fisica.

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